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[hatman]

You know, it's kind of interesting how different the comments (all from females) about the "beautiful card" are on DW-side vs LJ-side.

No idea what, if anything, I'll end up doing about it, but thanks to everyone who provided thoughts and perspective. :)

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[erinptah]

I totally agree. And, for that matter, what's the deal with children? Why are they so reluctant to take candy from strangers? It's not like that ever goes badly.

In all seriousness - everything about "consumption by the male gaze" and "compensating for the power differential" and "nongendering this action" is, in this context, academic longhand for "Strange men have a history of being creepy to women. Please make an effort not to be a creep."